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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Hi,
I am thinking of buying Capri, one of the convertible ones, and was looking for some advise on the things to look for in any per purchase inspection. Cheers, |
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formerly ford3000gt
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Buderim, Qld
Posts: 110
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I'm old school Capri's however I've always been advised by knowledgable Convertible owners only to look at the 1991 models onwards. There were too many little things wrong with the original SA and SB (update) models. Go for the SC or SE models. Contact the local Capri Club for more info.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Thanks and how about dealing with the wife???
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 245
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The other I purchased as a second car to leave at the holiday house. Great fun down the coast in summer. These models did get a bad wrap in the first few years and I'm sure there were some individual examples that were not great, but that doesn't apply to all. They are relatively simple to fix, inexpensive to run and great value for money to buy. Talk to a few people that have actually got them and most are happy. |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Thanks for your feedback, it was very positive. Now how about the wife? what do I do there?
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
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Location: Sydney, in the burbs
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Its funny cause I have been thnking about the same thing !!
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
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How about the wife problem?
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
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She likes 'small' cars. My XR8 AUIII is to big. Im thinking 88, 89 and put it on historic plates
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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formerly ford3000gt
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Buderim, Qld
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There were 43 in a pre-release batch from 1988 that were sent to the US for testing and abuse before the 'yanks' would finally commit! None of those saw the light of day on Australian roads. In Victoria, you can get up to an early 1992 SC model on the Club Permit Scheme.
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
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I would love to work on a 75, 76 (back when I was 18) but they are hard to find. The late 80s seem a good cost point and something different to play with.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Coffs Harbour
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I actually have 3 92 SC CLUBSPRINTS. On e is boosted, lowered and stiffened suspension and they are a blast to drive. Well rust proofed, hard to kill engine and awesome with the top down
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Thanks, that is exactly as I suspected. It will look good sitting beside my AC Cobra in the garage I think. What should I look for when accessing a car?
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Yep ... BOOSTED
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mid North Coast NSW
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Happy car hunting.
All i can suggest is to take your time and not jump at the first one. I had to wait 18mth for the car we wanted. (FG in sig)
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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Why would you get one of these over a MX5?
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
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boot is twice as large, has four seats (even if 2 are kid-size or occasional only), slightly bigger outside and inside. Yes, the Capri conv. is front wheel drive.
The MX5 is rear wheel drive and feels tiny, and very chuckable. But weekends away are a challenge luggage-wise. And I have driven both, each some hundreds of kms on highways and back roads. But both of these are nothing compared to my Stag. (Okay, I'm now waiting for the disparaging comments .... but have you been in a Stag with the roof down?) |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2011
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